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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,255.30, 498,455.85 and 163,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,255.30, 498,455.85 and 163,856.30 is: 245,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,255.30 : 498,455.85 = 163,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,255.30/498,455.85 = 163,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,255.30x = 498,455.85 × 163,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,255.30x = 81,675,131,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,675,131,294.36/332,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,820.40

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